maria tororey

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Join us for a high-level conversation on Access to Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Youth: Laws, Policies and Responses to Anti-Rights Movements.

Bringing together leaders from the judiciary, government, civil society, and international organizations to explore the opportunities, challenges, and solutions shaping adolescent and youth SRHR across Africa.

📅 4 June 2026
🕚 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM EAT
📍 Johari Hall, Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa, Kenya

#reproductiverights #adolescents #srhr4all

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Youth voices matter in shaping SRHR policies! Join the conversation on the role of adolescents and youth in SRHR policy formulation this Thursday, 9th October 2025.

Register here: https://t.co/7IzbBkhPoM

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

🚨 *Petition 490 of 2025*🚨
In Kenya, adolescents continue to face criminal charges for engaging in consensual, non-coercive, non-exploitative sexual relations. @ReprorightsAFR is using the law to challenge this harmful practice.

*Why this matters:*
✅ Adolescents deserve protection, not punishment
✅ They need access to age-appropriate sexuality education
✅ We must uphold their right to health and dignity
✅ Criminalization fuels stigma, fear, and barriers to health care

👉 Follow @ReprorightsAFR for updates on why decriminalization matters and how it improves adolescents’ access to reproductive health services and information.

@Adv_Pru @timothy_thondu

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Are you a Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Kenya driving positive change at the grassroots level? 🤔

Do you work to promote accountability, good governance, and inclusive development in your community?

FEMNET invites you to apply for small grants to strengthen your impact!

Click link to apply ➡️ https://t.co/bobxON0K1s

#META
#InclusiveStructuredDialogues

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Join us for our side event during the 83rd Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights

Addressing Obstetric Violence in Africa: Leveraging Rights-Based Approaches to Enhance Accountability & Promote Dignified Maternal Healthcare

Time: May 6, 2025 1600-1730H (GMT)
Venue: Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre - Banjul, The Gambia
Join Zoom Meeting: https://t.co/8Fh6b9lzoH
Meeting ID: 972 9182 9315
Passcode: 675416

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

The Center for Reproductive Rights at #EAGLS2025. Follow us this week as we explore ways to Unlock Potential and Empower and Transform Girls’ Futures through Education and SRHR.

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Live from the East Africa Girls Lead Summit 2025 — where girls’ voices take the lead in shaping the future! Stay tuned as we amplify bold ideas, powerful stories, and unstoppable leadership.

Watch here:https://t.co/cjRTGBmjan

#GirlsLead2025 #EastAfricaSummit #YouthVoicesMatter @SheLeadsAfrica

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Adolescent pregnancy is the leading cause of death among girls aged 15–19. If they get pregnant, teenage girls face greater risk of

🔴 Complications like eclampsia, infections & haemorrhage,
🔴 Preterm births & related health consequences,
🔴 Poorer quality care & mistreatment,
🔴 Long-term health consequences after birth.

WHO releases new recommendations to help prevent early pregnancy & reduce these risks 🔗https://t.co/5K98iApk4e

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Maria Tororey, Advocacy Advisor for SHESOARS @reprorightsAFR reaffirms that children face violations to their sexual & reproductive health rights.

The center’s work impacts the well-being of children using the law to uphold sexual reproductive rights as fundamental human rights

[ACRWC CSO FORUM @ACERWC_CSOForum]

Day 3️⃣ of the #26thCSOForum is in full swing! 🌟 CSOs from across the region 🌍 have been able to share and learn powerful insights and strategies to better promote and protect #ChildRights. This session is all about learning, collaboration, and making a real impact! 💪

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

@reprorightsAFR appreciates the positive progress that CSOs in Africa are achieving, & acknowledge that children face violations to their civil, political, social, economic & cultural rights, including the right to health.

Sexual Reproductive Health Rights are Human Rights.

[ACERWC @acerwc]

📽️Here is what to expect during #ACERWC45.

Listen to Dr. Ayalew Getachew, Ag. Executive Secretary of the ACERWC Secretariat highlighting key moments of the Session:

✅ Panel Discussions on emerging issues affecting children across Africa
✅Consideration of Communications and Complaints related to child rights violations
✅Engagement with Civil Society Organizations, Partners, and Child Rights Advocates.

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated and watch the session LIVE!🔴 🔗 https://t.co/6VE6Ko9rar

#ACERWC45 #ChildRightsAfrica #AfricaFit4Children

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

The 26th #CSOForum is underway!

Kicking off with a thought-provoking session by @ESASavechildren on strengthening CSOs capacity on the intersection of child rights & business.

Excited to have our SHESOARS partners—@VowazaZambia, @ZNTCA, @Zamara_fdn & @nigeekenya—join in

[ACRWC CSO FORUM @ACERWC_CSOForum]

#26thCSOFORUM

[Access to Medicines Platform(MeTA Kenya) @MeTAKenya2018]

A recent Access to Medicines Platform (AtMP) study on cross-country policy analysis in Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda highlights critical gaps in RMNCAH policies, slowing progress toward achieving the ENAP-EPMM global targets. One key indicator is skilled birth attendance, with a global target of 95%. While strides have been made, the study found that 🇰🇪 Kenya achieved 88%, 🇿🇲 Zambia 80% and 🇺🇬 Uganda 91%.
To bridge this gap, we must:
✅ Strengthen health systems to improve infrastructure and maternal health services.
✅ Invest in the health workforce by training and deploying more skilled birth attendants.
✅ Enhance policy implementation with adequate funding and accountability.
✅ Address sociocultural and financial barriers that prevent women from accessing skilled care.
#MondayMotivation #maternalhealth

[Access to Medicines Platform(MeTA Kenya) @MeTAKenya2018]

According to a 2024 study by Access to Medicines Platform on Cross-Country Policy Analysis of the Effectiveness of Implementation of the Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) and Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) strategies in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, the following gaps and challenges have been identified in Kenya’s context:
✍️Inadequate equity and access: Inadequate commodities mainly due to lack of ordering by Counties while others have debts with KEMSA
✍️Social and cultural barriers: Socio-economic challenges which predispose teenagers to early pregnancy.
✍️Health system weaknesses: Weak implementation of policies in place to strengthen health systems.
✍️Poor policy implementation: Misaligned priorities between the Counties and National government.
✍️Lack of data and monitoring tools: No accountability for maternal and newborn deaths, evidenced by non-existent or inactive (MPDSR)Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response System in some counties
Read full report: https://t.co/PUfOGVuCLN

[National Syndemic Diseases Control Council @nsdcc_kenya]

The Kenyan government’s school re-entry policy for adolescents is vital in improving completion & transition rates. Aligned with the Basic Education Act of 2013, it enhances access, retention, and safety in education. Let’s continue supporting policies that empower children.

[Najma Ilma @IlmaJustine]

Need someone to talk to?
@NenaNaBinti is here for you , no judgment, just support.
Whether it’s reproductive health, mental well-being or relationships, your journey is confidential.
Call 0800211227
0775533117.
You’re never alone. #yourhealthourpriority

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

At the EAC Youth Conference on SRHR, we hosted a panel discussion on ASRHR violations; existing legislative & policy gaps; multi-sectoral collaborations, and made recommendations for advocacy issues to be prioritized across the region.

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

We are committed to advancing ASRHR through legal advocacy, policy reform, and partnerships that empower young people and protect their rights. #ASRHR